Castor in Andhra Pradesh: Area, Production & Yield
In 2024-25, Andhra Pradesh produced 18,870 tonnes of Castor from 37,000 ha (average yield 510 kg/ha) - #3 among states and 1% of India's output on district-level estimates. Output has changed -27% since 2019-20.
| Year | Area (ha) | Production (tonnes) | Yield (kg/ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 37,883 | 25,907 | 684 |
| 2020-21 | 15,550 | 6,293 | 405 |
| 2021-22 | 15,261 | 3,559 | 233 |
| 2022-23 | 45,834 | 14,166 | 309 |
| 2023-24 | 66,000 | 25,410 | 385 |
| 2024-25 | 37,000 | 18,870 | 510 |
Top Castor-Producing Districts in Andhra Pradesh (2024-25)
- Kurnool: 9,924 tonnes (53%), yield 896 kg/ha
- Ananthapuramu: 4,743 tonnes (25%), yield 300 kg/ha
- Nandyal: 1,781 tonnes (9%), yield 661 kg/ha
- Sri Sathya Sai: 1,759 tonnes (9%), yield 322 kg/ha
- Prakasam: 299 tonnes (2%), yield 267 kg/ha
Source: Directorate of Economics & Statistics, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India (final estimates), via UPAg. State figures are the sum of district estimates.
Castor Cultivation in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the 3rd-largest producer of Castor in India. Castor (अरंडी) here is a oilseed crop with a Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb) season (Kharif (Sow: Jul-Aug, Harvest: Jan-Feb)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Andhra Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Castor Price Trend in Andhra Pradesh
Castor has no MSP, so its Andhra Pradesh price is fully market-driven by local supply and demand. Prices dip at peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season - track the daily rate and time your sale.
Where to Sell Castor in Andhra Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Guntur Regulated Market, Vijayawada APMC, Kurnool Mandi, Tirupati Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Andhra Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Andhra Pradesh Castor Farmers
Andhra Pradesh Castor growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.